ALL ABOUT GENERAL MUHAMMADU BUHARI

Born in Daura, Katsina State, on 17 December 1942, Gen. Buhari attended Primary School in Daura and Mai’adua, 1948-1952 and later proceeded to Katsina Model School in 1953 and Katsina Provincial Secondary School (now Government College Katsina) from 1956-1961.

He joined the then Nigerian Military Training School, Kaduna in 1963 and also attended Officer’s Cadet School in Aldershot (United Kingdom), October 1963. In 1964, he was at the Nigerian Military College, Kaduna for Platoon Commanders’ Course and later attended the Mechanical Transport Officer’s Course at the Army Mechanical Transport School in Borden (United Kingdom) 1965. Gen. Buhari also studied at the Defense Services’ Staff College, Wellington (India), 1973 and the United States Army War College, June 1979 to June 1980.

That General Muhammadu Buhari is contesting the position of Nigeria President for the third time in a row shows his determination to lead the country through a democratic process. He has been described by many as an unrepentant Apostle of Anti-Corruption and a man with steel determination.

General Muhammadu Buhari first came to limelight following his appointment as Governor of the newly created North Eastern State of Nigeria during General Muritala Mohammed’s regime and later to national focus in 1975 when he was appointed by General Olusegun Obasanjo as Minister (then Federal Commissioner) for Petroleum and Natural Resources and in 1977 at the creation of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, he became the first Chairman.

Career: In his career as a military man and public service, he was Platoon Commander, 2nd Infantry battalion, 1963-1964; Mechanical Transport Officer, Lagos Garrison, 1964-1965; Transport Company Commander, 2nd Infantry Brigade, 1965-1966; Battalion Adjutant/Commander, 2nd Infantry Division, August 1967-October 1968; Brigade Major, 2nd sector, 1st Infantry Division, April to July, 1967; Brigade Major, 3rd Infantry Division, August 1967-October 1968; Acting Commander, 4th Sector, 1st Division, November 1968 to February 1970; Commander, 31st Infantry Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, February 1970 to June 1971; Assistant Adjutant-General, 1st Infantry Division Headquarters, July 1971 to December 1972; Colonel, General Staff, 3rd Infantry Division Headquarters, January 1974 to September 1974; Acting Director Supply and Transport, Nigerian Army Corps, Headquarters, September 1974 to July 1975; Military Governor, North Eastern State of Nigeria, August 1975 to March 1976; federal Commissioner for Petroleum and Natural Resources, March 1976 to June 1978; Chairman, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, June 1978 to June 1979; Military Secretary, Army Headquarters, July 1978 – June 1979; Member, Supreme Military Council, July 1978 – June 1979; General Officer Commanding, 4th Infantry Division, August 1980 to January 1981; General Officer Commanding, 3rd Armoured Division, November 1981 – December 1983; Head of State and Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces, December 1983 to August 1985. Executive Chairman, Petroleum (Special) Trust Fund (PTF), March 1995 to May 1999.

Gen. Buhari

Milestones: General Muhammadu Buhari and his colleagues took over power from the Alhaji Shehu Shagari led administration in 1983, a period the country was witnessing serious austerity and political instability. It was on record that his administration reduced the inflation rate in the economy from 23% to 4% within two years, by fiscal discipline and a homegrown economic team and also introduced the latter well accepted and lauded “War Against Indiscipline” (WAI) to check most of the anomalies in the public life of Nigerians.

As the Federal Commissioner of Petroleum Resources and Chairman of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, he supervised and oversees the birth of all the existing refineries in the country. In 1983, it was also on record that when Chadians soldiers invaded and took 19 Islands in Lake chad within Nigerian territory, he, as the General Officer Commanding the Armoured Division, successfully cordoned off the territory and pursued the Chadian Army as far as 50km back into Chadian territory.

Those who are close to him said his words are his bond. Little wonder his regime was overthrown in a palace coup on August 27 1985 because of his insistence on carrying out investigation on allegations of fraudulent award of contracts in the then Ministry of Defense. Rumour has it that, had the investigation been carried out, many senior military officers including members of the Supreme Military Council, the highest ruling body then, would have been implicated and subsequently indicted.

The Petroleum (Special) Trust Fund, (PTF), was scrapped by Chief Olusegun Obasanjo after he was elected as President in 1999 and Gen. Buhari was eventually relieved of his position as Chairman, PTF. His administrative style and transparency was however lauded by Nigerians as the agency was credited for impacting on the lives of Nigerians through implementation of many developmental projects.

In year 2003, General Buhari contested the Presidential election under the platform of All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) and lost to Chief Olusegun Obasanjo’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) a result he challenged in Court but also lost. Not deterred, he re-contested the 2007 Presidential election also under the platform of same Party but against his kinsman, the late Alhaji Umar Musa Yar’adua. Buhari lost again and challenged the result in the Court, as the case was still been heard, the leadership of his party went into accord with the ruling party, PDP, to form a Government of National Unity, he opted out of this marriage of convenience and pursue his case, but also lost again.

In another attempt to rule through the ballots, General Buhari is back in the race for the third time but under the platform of another newly formed party, Congress for Progressive Change (CPC).

He has received several awards and medals to include, Grand Commander of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (GCFR); Defense Service Medal (DSM); National Service Medal (NSM); General Service Medal (GSM) Loyal Service and Good Conduct Medal (LSGCM); Forces Service Star (FSS) and the Congo Medal (CM) among others.

Please check your facts well before you publish them. Buhari was never relieved of the position of PTF Chairman nor was PTF scrapped. Buhari resigned from PTF as soon as Obasanjo was sworn in, he wasn’t sacked. Also PTF was rechristened PTDF and refocused towards developing the oil industry rather than national infrastructure.

Gen. Buhari is the only candidate who will deliver Nig. From her current political and economic crises, bcos as an apostle of anti-coruption ( hydra headed disease bedeviling the nation), he will do everything posible if given the mandate to liberate this nation. I equaly like appeal to my felow christian to shun religious sentiment as a vote 4 Buhari is a vote 4 liberation nd true transformation.

a man with obvious sincerity of purpose and sense of direction to deliver nigeria from the dungeon of corruption. he never claimed to know all but willing to render purposeful leadership backed by all right thinking nigerian. cast your vote for progress.bb for presidency

Hello Nigerian what any thing happen 2 u interms of leadership leave it 2 d almighty Allah, all what is happening in nigeria wit our leader Allah know’s it so no need bourder ur self just back 2 d rules nd regulations of Allah it will help u not think of these westless leaders,Jega us ur educ. nd experience b4 anounce,these ur state commisioners chieted u nd will 4give u.Gen. may Allah protect u, ur family nd all nigerians,amin

We try all our best and vote for eradication of the following:- poverty, curruption, unemployment, injustice, insecurity, bribe etc, but those that dosn’t want it to be done that way they refused to do their job as it supposed to be, in that case we subbumit them to Almighty God for his last and final judgement.

Most people are scared of BUHARI and do not want him as president because they are scared their corrupt practices would be put to an abrupt end. We Nigerians are always scared of the good..we always want to associate with the corrupt and those that can support our corrupt deeds as well.
May God help us and give us Buhari or someone like BUHARI…I am sure a day will come, i shall preside over the affairs of this country in a good and disciplined way like my model, BUHARI

our general we are here for you all the time,you are such leader that nigerian leaders are afraid because of their incapability in handling situations.god bless CPC and good leaders like you. Sai kayiiiiiiii

Gen Buhari should not contest next presidential election, reason being dat becos of our believe in him, so many have had heart failure, frustrated with the people of nigeria etc. Buhari is too good for this country. We should all take heart and allow the General to retire in peace not even in Kaduna or Kastina, but states like Bauchi, maiduguri and Niger where the people have shown him love going by the results of the previous elections. May u live long our dear General. You deserve better than this country.

The corrupt practices ravaging our present polity were caused by the rulers after the administration of General Buhari Muhammad
We need a sustainable change and the only available person to bring this awaiting change is General Muhammah Buhari

I saw a revelation that general contest after rigour of battle and his political manifesto meting the need of ninja he won at the platform of APC but he must not fail God and nija.am not a politician but a revelation that I saw from God.

“General Muhammadu Buhari and his colleagues took over power from the Alhaji Shehu Shagari led administration in 1983, a period the country was witnessing serious austerity and political instability. It was on record that his administration reduced the inflation rate in the economy from 23% to 4% within two years”

This is a big lie, the biggest lie ever , what? My God, like people were not alive then . such a huge lie.

People should avoid speaking with sentiment, religion & ethnicity, it will cause harm. General Muhamadu Buhari has give so much than what the nation has given him. There is no exaggeration that many Nigerians are ready to give it to him this time around and there is nothing you that whip up the sentiment can do about. One Nigeria!

Mr President Jonathan is a failure 2 our nation Nigeria he promised us ,9 ,refinery in order to enhanced jobs opportunities to our youths,that led to the removal of subsidy but the promised was denaid. also he has 4gotten he has been on that sit for over six years,with no standard and stable power supply in the country.pls let us vote wisely .vote the man that will pushaway corruption wish is Gen,muhammadu buhari.A.P.C

we are prying for u and our dear country Allah gives u d mandate,wisdom,focus,courage, and ur cabinet to be like u in bringing our country to economic development,corruption free, discipline,security,employment,infrastructural facilities,etc.